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Eva DeLuna Castro

Program director, Center for Public Policy Priorities

Eva DeLuna Castro has worked at the Center for Public Policy Priorities since 1998 and focuses on state budget issues. She was previously an Analyst for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, researching various policy issues related to state revenue and spending. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Literature, cum laude, from Harvard University in 1988 and a Master of Public Affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin in 1997.

Latest Columns

Government

If needed, Rainy Day Fund is there for Texas

By Eva DeLuna Castro, Jan. 5, 2017

Texas is lucky to have a large savings account in its so-called Rainy Day Fund, created to prevent or reduce sudden massive cuts to schools, health care and other services Texans need.

Government

Don't blame oil prices for budget woes

By Eva DeLuna Castro, July 5, 2016

A 4 percent budget cut may not seem like much to the casual observer, but for a state that already underinvests in critical public services like education and health care, it represents potentially significant cuts to services that help Texans compete and succeed in life.

Economy

Chutes, ladders and budget battles in Texas

By Eva DeLuna Castro and Dick Lavine, Nov. 5, 2015

Texas officials are playing Chutes and Ladders with our state's budget, committing to increased spending even in the face of reduced revenue.

Government

A budget that works for all Texans

By Eva DeLuna Castro, Feb. 5, 2015

We all want a Texas budget that reduces wasteful spending. But neither chamber's initial proposal makes sufficient investments to help hard-working Texans or their families.